Best Supplement For Joint Pain
Many people take natural supplements in an attempt to ease their joint pain. But experts say very few of these supplements have been examined in scientific studies, and even fewer have been shown to be effective against joint pain. In this article, a health reporter reviews the available research on such joint pain supplements as glucosamine, chondroitin, mangosteen juice, SAMe, yucca root, and fish oil, giving information on the ability of these compounds to reduce joint pain.
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